Jeremiah 10:11 Meaning and Explanation
“Thus shall ye say unto them, The gods that have not made the heavens and the earth, even they shall perish from the earth, and from under these heavens.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Idols, having never created anything, will themselves be destroyed.
The Context of Jeremiah 10:11
Israel is to declare that pagan gods are powerless and temporary.
What Does Jeremiah 10:11 Mean?
Israel is instructed in a response to pagan claims: tell them plainly that their gods did not make heaven and earth. The test of divinity is creative power—the ability to bring the cosmos into being. Idols fail this test absolutely.
Because they are not true gods—because they are impotent, uncreative objects—they will eventually perish from the earth. Their removal is not a tragedy but an inevitability. Unlike the God who created and sustains all things, these false gods have no permanence or reality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jeremiah 10:11
What does Jeremiah 10:11 mean?
Idols, having never created anything, will themselves be destroyed.
What is the context of Jeremiah 10:11?
Israel is to declare that pagan gods are powerless and temporary.